Zach Galligan
Actor in horror-comedy films
Born
February 14th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained popularity in the 1980s through performances in horror-comedy films. Played the lead role of Billy Peltzer in the iconic movies 'Gremlins' and 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'. Participated in various television series and films throughout the years, continuing to cultivate a career in the entertainment industry.
Starred in 'Gremlins' as Billy Peltzer
Reprised role in 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'
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